Tips and gotchas using Alexa custom slots

alexa slotsSlots are variables that are embedded to activate a skill. Amazon provides inbuilt and custom slots. Slot types are divided into the below three categories:.The Alexa Skills Kit supports several slot types that define how data in the slot is recognized and handled. The provided types fall into the following general categories: Numbers, Dates, and Times; Phrases; Lists of Items; Availability.